Divinity

/dɪˈvɪnɪti/ · noun

Meaning

(uncountable) The state, position, or fact of being a god or God. [from 14th c.].

Definitions by Sense

1. (uncountable) The state, position, or fact of being a god or God. [from 14th c.]
2. (countable) Synonym of deity.
3. A celestial being inferior to a supreme God but superior to man.
4. (uncountable) The study of religion or religions.
5. (US) A type of confectionery made with egg whites, corn syrup, and white sugar.

Example Sentences

They say there is divinity in odd numbers.

You may leave out where you live and use either initials or an alias, since gods, buddhas and other divinities look only at our hearts.

At the base of the whole process by which divinities and demons were created, and rites for their propitiation and placation established, lay Fear - fear stimulating the imagination to fantastic activity.

These beings are derogatory from the wisdom and power of the author of nature, who doubtless can govern this machin he cou’d create, by more direct and easie methods, than employing these subservient divinities.

Harvard Divinity School has been teaching theology since 1636.

A lot of it is food: Grits, fried green tomatoes, sweet potato pie, divinity, corn nuggets, hot tamales and crawfish are just some of the delicacies he has discussed.

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